Course syllabus
Welcome to the course MPH213 Qualitative methods in public health science.
Course dates: 5 November, 2024 - 17 January, 2025
Course registration via Ladok under the following period 29 October - 12 November. However, for this option, you will need to activate your student account. To activate your student account, contact any Student servicecenter or follow these instructions: Student account activation.
General course information can be found in the text and links below.
- MPH213-syllabus.pdf
- Course literature
- Course schedule (could be updated, keep an eye on Canvas)
Course information
MPH213 is a required course as part of the Masters in Public Health Sciences, and is also available as a stand alone course.
It aims to introduce the main concepts and approaches in qualitative research and to get you familiarized with some of the methods most commonly used in the health field.
The course is based on a combination of readings, active discussions, lectures, seminars, group work, peer feedback, and practical exercises that will accompany you in developing a study plan (which will also be part of the course assignments).
During this course, you will plan a qualitative study during which you will apply the theoretical and practical aspects of a qualitative research process such as: identify the research aim, choose the design and methods, identify and reflect on the ethical issues, create data collection tools, test data collection, and carry out a basic analysis.
The course is campus-based.
This platform, Canvas, though, will be the main source and forum for information throughout the course, so please make sure to get familiarized with it and keep attention to what's communicated here. It will be updated regularly.
Contact information
Course coordinators:
Frida Griffin frida.griffin@gu.se
Alena Seredko alena.seredko@gu.se
Course administrator: Teresa Petersson publichealth@medicin.gu.se
Please write the course code in the subject line when sending an e-mail.
General student information
Find your way to and on campus
Programme information on Studentportal
Course registration, results and certificates
Application form for adaptation of exam.pdf
Instructions - Application for adaptation for examination.pdf